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"Yon was instrumental in helping our executive team turn our ideas and experiences into a strategic vision for health equity. The vision started with empathy. Yon is an excellent facilitator who worked with our staff at all levels to define and create a road map for empathy. The work Yon did allowed space for our staff to voice their opinion, which left them feeling heard and included. Yon understands the importance of DEI in the workplace and was able to guide us on a path of listening, learning and taking action."

"Yon's workshop is a valuable component to the Colour Entertainment leadership program. She expertly and compassionately guides our fellows through the process of crafting their leadership persona, and provides actionable steps to push their careers to the next level."

"Yon is extremely knowledgeable, and she also has a gift for connection. The workshop she held for us was grounded in theory and her own powerful research, with stories and opportunities for discussion woven throughout. She provided the perfect balance of space to reflect and also actionable steps for participants to take. Each participant left the workshop with a new leadership prototype aligned to their uniqueness. In addition to her expertise, Yon shows up with empathy, compassion and fun."

"Yon’s depth and breadth of knowledge gleaned through her academic work and unique real world experiences make her talks relevant, relatable and above all enjoyable. Her talk resonated deeply with our employees and the feedback was extremely positive. I highly recommend Yon and look forward to bringing her back in the future."

"Yon is an incredible OD/OE practitioner with a unique skill set I found invaluable when we worked together at The New York Times. She has the ability to diagnose organizations and teams quickly and accurately, using both data and her sharp intuitions and perceptions. She moves fast and develops pertinent solutions to solve critical problems. I was particularly impressed by her leadership of our learning program. She used feedback to continually improve existing programs and created incredible new learning experiences as she got to know the organization. People across the company, from senior leaders to individual contributors consulted with Yon about furthering their individual learning, the need for new learning opportunities, and creating targeted interventions for their teams. Yon is positive and forward thinking. She is an analyzer and problem solver. She does not let obstacles get in the way of progress. For these reasons, she is the type of person you want to work with in any situation or organization."

"Yon is the consummate professional and really took the time to understand my team’s needs to curate a training session that reflected the input provided by every member. She is inclusive and asks the right questions to draw out honest and helpful insights from all participants. Yon’s expansive experience speaks for itself."

"Dr. Yon Na has been a very valued training partner for the professional programming at SASE (Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers) for the past few years. She is an absolute pleasure to work with – she is incredibly warm, engaging, and flexible; I can always count on a very collaborative conversation when we discuss our programs and her participation. Her workshops are consistently well-designed and very highly rated by our attendees, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Yon for years to come as we continue in our mission to Unlock the Leadership Potential of Asian Professionals in STEM."

"Among the coaches my company suggested, Yon stood out. What initially drew me to her was her emphasis on process and outcomes, along with her statement that 'there’s always something at the cultural level that needs to be addressed." Yon helped me make the mental shift from a high-performing individual contributor to an adaptable and transparent team coach. She excelled at translating my personal philosophies about labor and work into my own management framework. Through her coaching, I came to understand how my actions could uplift the team I manage and contribute to the larger organizational goals at my company. After my company-sponsored coaching ended, I reached out to Yon for personal guidance on how to approach my professional goals at a natural growth point at my job (a combination of the new year and my annual performance review). Once again, Yon helped me organize my thoughts into a cohesive message. I look forward to working with her again."

"Having Yon as my leadership coach has greatly improved my confidence as a thought leader. Her empathy and coaching style helped alter the mental models that were holding me back from pursuing leadership roles. Our coaching engagement significantly reduced my fear of public speaking, which was a top goal for me to work on, and something I've struggled with my whole life. Yon also helped me work through my plans for a future career transition. Her advice helped me decide to become a coach myself and pursue a coaching certification as a first step. I highly recommend Yon as a coach for anyone who wants to identify and achieve their goals. Thanks Yon!"

"Thank you for the quiet calm way you posed questions that challenged my thinking and approach to my career & professional interactions, and for the book recommendations & reference materials. Coaching sessions with you over these last 6 months have been full of impactful, steadying & affirming conversation that helped me find the answers within myself."